EPE Association: EPE 2003 - Topic 06b: Actuators, Transducers

EPE 2003 - Topic 06b: Actuators, Transducers
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   The influence of maximum temperature and temperature range on the design of single-phase permanent magnet actuators for the automotive industry
By D. Gerling; H. Hofmann [View]
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Abstract: In this paper, a single-phase permanent magnet actuator will be investigated concerning the influence of maximum ambient temperature and ambient temperature range on weight and cost. The specifications of a throttle-plate actuator for the automotive industry serve as an example. The main emphasis will be put on the different characteristics resulting from the use of ferrite magnets or NdFeB material.

   A novel 2D variable reluctance planar actuator for industrial automation
By N.C. Cheung; P. Jianfei; Y. Jinming [View]
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Abstract: The manufacturing of advanced electronic products and components requires precise two-dimensional (2D) planar motion for surface positioning, parts assembly and component insertion. To achieve precise 2D planar motion, most of these high-performance manufacturing machines use cascaded X-Y tables with rotary motors and rotary-to-linear mechanical couplings. Though this is the most widely-used method, it has disadvantages of complex mechanical structure, frequent mechanical adjustments, high manufacturing/maintenance cost, and low reliability. This paper proposes a novel 2D Variable Reluctance (VR) planar actuator to replace conventional X-Y tables. Unlike existing planar motors based on permanent magnet synchronous drive, inductive drive, and open loop stepper drive, this paper proposes a 2D actuator based on variable reluctance driving method. The proposed actuator has a very simple and robust structure. It has very few mechanical parts, and it can be manufactured easily. A prototype actuator was fabricated. Preliminary characteristics measurements confirmed that the proposed structure is very suitable for high-performance planar drive in industrial automation.

EPE 2003 - Topic 06b: Actuators, Transducers
You are here: EPE Documents > 01 - EPE & EPE ECCE Conference Proceedings > EPE 2003 - Conference > EPE 2003 - Topic 06: MOTION CONTROL AND ROBOTICS > EPE 2003 - Topic 06b: Actuators, Transducers
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	The influence of maximum temperature and temperature range on the design of single-phase permanent magnet actuators for the automotive industry By D. Gerling; H. Hofmann	[View] [Download]
Abstract: In this paper, a single-phase permanent magnet actuator will be investigated concerning the influence of maximum ambient temperature and ambient temperature range on weight and cost. The specifications of a throttle-plate actuator for the automotive industry serve as an example. The main emphasis will be put on the different characteristics resulting from the use of ferrite magnets or NdFeB material.

	A novel 2D variable reluctance planar actuator for industrial automation By N.C. Cheung; P. Jianfei; Y. Jinming	[View] [Download]
Abstract: The manufacturing of advanced electronic products and components requires precise two-dimensional (2D) planar motion for surface positioning, parts assembly and component insertion. To achieve precise 2D planar motion, most of these high-performance manufacturing machines use cascaded X-Y tables with rotary motors and rotary-to-linear mechanical couplings. Though this is the most widely-used method, it has disadvantages of complex mechanical structure, frequent mechanical adjustments, high manufacturing/maintenance cost, and low reliability. This paper proposes a novel 2D Variable Reluctance (VR) planar actuator to replace conventional X-Y tables. Unlike existing planar motors based on permanent magnet synchronous drive, inductive drive, and open loop stepper drive, this paper proposes a 2D actuator based on variable reluctance driving method. The proposed actuator has a very simple and robust structure. It has very few mechanical parts, and it can be manufactured easily. A prototype actuator was fabricated. Preliminary characteristics measurements confirmed that the proposed structure is very suitable for high-performance planar drive in industrial automation.